CEO bonuses rose 30.5% in the past year, but are the heads of large U.S. firms really earning their hefty compensation packages by creating increased profits and shareholder value? A closer look reveals wide disparities: There …
The longtime coffee rivals may be discussing a merger that could provide the smaller player with a boost in the single-cup market. And Peet’s, which has longstanding deals with grocery chains, could steer Starbucks towards a sm…
A gallon of regular gas climbed to $3.503 on Sunday — nearly 38 cents higher than a month ago and up 15 cents in a week, renewing talk of a double-dip recession.
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As the economy improves, Americans have begun splurging again. But they’re limiting their indulgences to haircuts, casual dining and coffee, while continuing to forego many bigger expenditures, like vacations and dining at expe…
J.C. Penney hasn’t even launched its new logo yet, but the critics aren’t wasting any time in trashing it. Why do companies repackage themselves — and what happens when customers don’t like the new look? Just ask Gap or Tropic…